Food | European Sophistication

The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has taken the sophistication of afternoon tea into the next level with spectacular views over the Cotai skyline at the classic Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, an exclusive lounge area perfect for guests to indulge in a crafted afternoon tea experience.
Afternoon tea was first introduced as upper-class women in the 19th century would curb their hunger between lunch and dinner with friends, with a tray of tea, dainty sandwiches, and cake. This soon became a fashionable and social occasion and would feature intricately decorated delicate bone china.
Delicious scones, savory, and sweet delights are the main features of the Ritz-Carlton afternoon experience. If you are still hungry, the wagyu beef mini burger on the bar snacks menu is also a must-try.
As the night approaches, the best way is to kick off the evening with an “Aperitivo.” With its origins in Italian culture, the term “Aperitivo” has become synonymous with both the ritual of going out for a pre-dinner drink as well as the drink consumed. With the purpose of getting the night off to a great start, “Aperitivo” is traditionally a highly fun and social occasion. At The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge, “Aperitivo” will take on a different theme each evening such as American, Italian, Thai, British and French. Guests can commence their evening with a range of premium cocktails that match the theme of the day as well as a range of pre-dinner nibbles. Morsels will be served to the table, while guests can also indulge in an anti-pasti and cheese buffet.
Another venue inside the hotel worthy of mentioning is the Ritz-Carlton Café, which offers an unsurpassed French culinary journey sure to inspire the senses. Chef Raphaël Kinimo, Lyon-born executive chef of The Ritz-Carlton Café, explains that no celebration in France is complete without a seafood platter with family and friends. Featuring a myriad of fresh assorted seafood such as oysters, prawns and crab, meals at the local brasserie are often topped off with a glass of crisp white wine to end on a high note. The Ritz-Carlton Café brings this tradition to Macau where guests can enjoy a sumptuous and appetizing seafood buffet sourced from France, as well as crabs and lobsters from Canada and Alaska, followed by a freshly prepared main course of traditional recipes.